Buying, Building, or Refinancing a Home?A Glossary of Terms Everyone is susceptible to it ... No matter their profession. But as a Mortgage Lender I sometimes catch myself using slang or industry terminology when talking to clients and referral partners. When you read and "talk" th...
07/30/2015

Lincoln Square Market Report July 2015The Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago IL continues to grow and be very desirable. In June as compared to the same time last year there are only 1.1% more listings, almost 7% less closed sales. That does not mean all that much except a lack of inventory. ...
07/27/2015

1503 Oak #213 Evanston IL 60201 SoldWe closed on 1503 Oak #213 at the Oak Courts condominium complex. With only 13 days on the market my client, the seller was very happy. A 2 bedroom and 2 bath property right on the edge of downtown Evanston. Everyone was thrilled with this transaction.If you ar...
07/30/2015

Real Estate is all about choices. Those Choices come down to decisions about where you want to live and what kind of property do you want to buy or rent.Alternative Life Styles affect real estate choices. Let's look at several of these new choices: 1: Live/Work Space: Many urban centers are whe...
07/28/2015

Berger Park Cultural CenterThe Downey Mansion built in 1906 at a cost of $20,000 was designed by Architect W.C Zimmerman and is a perfect example of a Prairie Style home.The Downey’s who came for Ireland in 1856 and was on the Board of Education and Work for Public Works lived in the mansion unti...
08/01/2015

I want to personally thank Praful Thakkar for writing about the Blue Moon and the meaning behind it. It inspired me to go out last night and enjoy the lakefront in Chicago.Last night I went to Berger Park in Edgewater/Rogers Park and had dinner at the Waterfront Cafe. It was a beautiful evening t...
08/01/2015

Is it me or is there is something about dining outdoors that makes everything taste better and drinks go down smoother? While many restaurants on the North Shore can claim they have outdoor seating, with such a limited to time to enjoy the pleasure of dining outdoors, this list highlights those ...
07/31/2015

What is EIFS and should you buy a home in Barrington with EIFS?Disclaimer: I am not an EIFS specialist, I am not an EIFS inspector, I am not an EIFS installer. I come across EIFS in my daily life as a real estate agent. If you need expert advice and opinions I can direct you to the experts.What i...
07/31/2015

7 Ingredients for a Happy Life1. Decide to let go of worry and “what ifs”2. Work on developing your self-confidence 3. Forgive yourself, and others, and let go of grievances 4. Be open and warm in your relationships 5. Don’t compare yourself with other people 6. Define own success 7. Be optimist...
07/31/2015

How to Overcome Apathy1. We often feel apathetic when we’ve picked the wrong goals or when have no goals, or direction for our life. So, look at what inspires you, or makes you feel alive.2. Stop listening to others, and their views on success. Success really is doing what’s important to YOU.3. ...
07/31/2015

Another sparkling customer celebrating with their new home purchase. With their home buying team. Their realtor, Bob, helped them find there family's perfect home and their experienced loan originator, William, helped them find the perfect fit for there home buying needs.Stop in to see me in the...
07/31/2015

Grayslake Summer Days 2015When - Friday August 14, 2015 from 5:00 pm to Midnight and Saturday August 15, 2015 from 11:00 am to Midnight. Where - Municipal Parking Lot at Center Street and Seymour Avenue in Dowtown Grayslake. Grayslake Summer Days features a family friendly event with music and ac...
07/30/2015

Our seller of this gorgeous home was happy to know the buyer would still be able to enjoy the rest of this boating season on The Chain O' Lakes! If you are planning on selling your home, call The Becker Group at 847-489-0236. We have 100's of buyers and YOUR home might be just exactly what they'r...
07/30/2015

It's hard to believe that we're already heading into August. But there's still so much summertime fun to be had. This weekend's highlights include a night of Shakespeare, a few art festivals, a pool party, beach camp out and cooking demonstrations at the Botanic Garden! What fun!"As You Like It"J...
07/30/2015

Living in a small space poses many challenges from an interior design perspective. Too much furniture and your home feels small and cluttered. Too little and you lack the functionality you need for day-to-day living.From furniture placement to controlling clutter, maximizing what you have is a m...
07/30/2015

How to be Amazing- Give more than is required- Learn as much as you can- Be strong and courageous- Speak and live your truth- Be true to your values- Resist mediocrity- Seek to inspire others- Love wholeheartedly.
07/30/2015

Enjoy living on Bangs Lake with your own beach and dock in this 2 story home at 300 N. Main St., Wauconda, IL 60084. $349,900 Almost 3000 square feet Two story on Bangs Lake Dock and Beach Skylights and vaulted ceilings New Paint New carpet Newer roof and siding Nice deck with beautiful vies of t...
07/30/2015

7 Ingredients for a Happy Life1. Decide to let go of worry and “what ifs”2. Work on developing your self-confidence 3. Forgive yourself, and others, and let go of grievances 4. Be open and warm in your relationships 5. Don’t compare yourself with other people 6. Define own success 7. Be optimisti...
07/29/2015

24th Annual Grayslake Chamber of Commerce 5K Race and Fun Run will be held this year on Saturday August 8, 2015. Kids Fun Run Start Time: 7:30 am for the Kids Fun Run 5K Race and Fun Run Start Time: 8:00 am Click here for more information on the Grayslake 5K Race and Fun Run. From the Grayslake ...
07/29/2015

In today's Chicago Tribune, the author writes that homes prices across the 7-county Chicago area have risen 1.3% from April to May. From 2014 to 2015 they have risen 2.2%.How does that compare more locally to our market here in Winnetka, Wilmette, Northfield, Kenilworth, and Glencoe? April 2015 ...
07/29/2015

8 Pointers to Power Your Marketing Copy Marketing copy is the writing that goes into your website, emails, mailers and letters, brochures, and other printed and online sales materials. It’s key to your marketing, because it keeps you in contact with clients and prospects. The goal is to get the ...
07/29/2015

The North Shore Magazine, Make it Better, has received over 105,000 votes from all of us to deliver this year's "Best of." Votes were solicited and cast for a variety of businesses in the North Shore and Chicago. The 10 categories are: Arts & EntertainmentBeautyCelebrationsDiningFitness a...
07/29/2015

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